“When I moved to Eastern NC, the Etheridge family welcomed me as one of their own. I am the Mother-in-law of Jay, whom I love dearly and am saddened...Read More »
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2 of 23 | Posted by: Melba Walker - Apex, NC

“Dear Uncle Donald, Sorry to hear of our loss of Aunt Miki. Both of you loved each other and family to the fullest.
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3 of 23 | Posted by: LARRY ETHERIDGE - CHICAGO, IL

“my prayers too the family.. jay and i went too high school together and i love him as his wife nancy.
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5 of 23 | Posted by: stuart a kornegay - rosewood, NC

“Domingues Ohana...
"Miiki had such a blessed life and what a blessing to have had her in mine. I will cherish the times she opened her home and...Read More »
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6 of 23 | Posted by: Cookie Domingues - Las Vegas, NV

“I am saddened by your loss but delighted by the life that you shared around me. You let your light so shine that those of us around you were so much...Read More »
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9 of 23 | Posted by: Christie McDonald - Goldsboro, NC

“Jay and Nancy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.
With much love,
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10 of 23 | Posted by: James, Monia, Travis and Jessica Baker - NC

“The thing I will remember most about Aunty Miki was her passion for life. She always had a positive outlook and a smile for everyone. Aunty, you...Read More »
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12 of 23 | Posted by: Kani Dougan - Honolulu, HI

“Don, Dawna, Jay and Mike
Miki was so special to all of us as you are. We will miss her wonderful smile. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all....Read More »
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13 of 23 | Posted by: Tony and Sandra Bedford Young - GA

“Our deepest condolences to all of the family of our beloved Miki Montero Etheridge, we will all miss Miki's happy and joyful laughter when ever she...Read More »
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14 of 23 | Posted by: James amd DeeAnn,Phioip,Michael,Brandon, and Nicholas Peterson - WA

“Dear Jay,
My deepest sympathy for the passing of your mother into heaven. I am praying that God will hold you close in His loving arms.
With love...Read More »
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15 of 23 | Posted by: Vickie Peedin Lancaster - NC

“Jay,
Ray and I are so sorry for your loss. Please know that we are keeping you and your family in our prayers. May God bring comfort and peace at...Read More »
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16 of 23 | Posted by: Ray and Wanda Becton - Goldsboro, NC

“Jay and family, I am so sorry for your loss. Miki, will surely be missed. I will always remember her warm smile and her great laugh. May all of...Read More »
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18 of 23 | Posted by: Frances Peterson - Honokaa, HI

“Jay, my condolences to you and your family. May God be with you through these times. May he bring you Peace as you cherish the memories of your...Read More »
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19 of 23 | Posted by: Gaston Matthews - Raleigh, NC

“Miki, I will miss your sweet smile and how nice you always was to me when you would come into Western Sizzlin. No matter what kind of day I was...Read More »
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20 of 23 | Posted by: Linda Sobel - Goldsboro, NC

“I have known miki for a long time we shared time together at Michelles restaurant I will always remember her sweet smile and soft voice we shared a...Read More »
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21 of 23 | Posted by: frances mozingo - dudley, NC

“May GOD bless you and the family. You both were great friends and always. Jim from the base exchange.
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22 of 23 | Posted by: Jim & JoAnn Drake - Goldsboro, NC

“Don and family,
I'm so sorry for your loss. Miki was a special friend having met her through an exercise program. She was always a joy to be...Read More »
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23 of 23 | Posted by: Doris S. Mooring - Goldsboro, NC

Mrs. MikialaMonteroEtheridge, 77, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on January 29, 2013. She was affectionately known as Meme by all those who loved her. She was born on June 7, 1935 in Honolulu, Hawaii to William Louis Montero and Nora Peterson Montero. She was very proud of her Hawaiian heritage. After attending the prestigious Kamehameha School, she proudly served her country in the United States Air Force and Civil Service for thirty five years. She also served on the Board of Directors for Seymour Johnson Federal Credit Union.

Mikiala is preceded in death by her father, William Lewis Montero. Her surviving family includes her devoted husband of 57 years, Donald Craig Etheridge of Goldsboro; her mother, Nora Peterson Montero of Colorado Springs, CO; her brother, William Donald Montero and wife Barbara of Colorado Springs; her daughter, Dawna Etheridge Thompson and husband Mike of Princeton; her son, Michael Craig Etheridge and wife Teresa of Cary; her son, Jay Donald Etheridge and wife Nancy of Willow Springs; her granddaughters, Stacey Thompson Byrd and husband Christopher of Cary; Lisa Thompson Rochette and husband David of Salt Lake City, UT; and her grandson, Joshua Matthew Thompson of Cocoa Beach, FL.

Mikiala's greatest joy in life was spending time with her family. She was a devoted grandmother who enjoyed watching her grandchildren grow. She and her husband Donald loved to travel, and together they visited all seven continents and all fifty states. She had a passion for painting and loved sharing her artwork with family and friends. She was also an avid bowler and canasta player. She was a member of Saint Mary Catholic Parish.

Funeral Services will be held at Saint Mary Catholic Parish in Goldsboro on Saturday, February 2 at 2PM. Interment will follow at Evergreen Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends at Seymour Funeral Home in Goldsboro on Friday, February 1 from 6PM until 8PM. The family will also receive friends at their residence.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the nurses and staff of the SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, Community Home Care and Hospice of Wayne County, and Dr. Keith Kilauea Carmack for their compassionate care. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to SECU Hospice House of Johnston Health, Saint Mary Catholic Parish, or to the American Cancer Society.

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Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your families during this difficult time. Although we're saddened at Auntie Miki's passing with still so much life to live, we are comforted knowing that she is now in Heaven, no longer in pain or suffering, celebrating with God and our Ohana that have gone before us.

Auntie Miki, we love you and will always keep you in our hearts. God Bless You and keep you in the palm of His hand.

Me Ke Aloha Pumehana,
Phil, Kurstin, Will & Olivia

Posted by: Phil Montero - Walnut Creek, CA - Nephew Feb 14, 2013

When I moved to Eastern NC, the Etheridge family welcomed me as one of their own. I am the Mother-in-law of Jay, whom I love dearly and am saddened by the loss of his Mother. Miki dearly loved her children and grandchildren. She loved going on family trips and played like one of the kids during special gatherings. She had many talents which are visible in her crafts and artwork to be enjoyed by family, friends, and generations to
come.
REST IN PEACE MIKI and paint us a rainbow now and then!

I will always remember how beautiful Miki's smile was when she greeted me and how happy I felt. It was her beautiful spirit that surrounded me in her healing light and that is what I call. . . Love.

Miki's light has only grown brighter and now we are blessed with out very own hawaiian angel.

All my aloha to the family and you are all in my prayers.

Aloha a hui hou Miki, Me ke aloha pau'ole. Aloha ke Akua.

Annette Peterson

Posted by: Annette Peterson - Henderson, NV - Cousin Feb 02, 2013

my prayers too the family.. jay and i went too high school together and i love him as his wife nancy.

Posted by: stuart a kornegay - rosewood, NC - friend Feb 02, 2013

Domingues Ohana...

"Miiki had such a blessed life and what a blessing to have had her in mine. I will cherish the times she opened her home and heart to me, Domi and our family and allowing us to be a part of her loving family. To her family...may the memories you have of her warm you and give you peace especially through these difficult days ahead.
I will surely miss her.
Aunty cookie and Ohana

Our love and prayers to Donald, Dawna, Michael, Jay and all your loved ones . We will miss my cousin but our memories of her southern pidgin English, her beautiful smile, loving laughter, caring attributes lives on.
Prayers also and love to Aunty Nora, Donald & Bobbie and the family. May Gods Love and Peace surround you through this walk of life. Love you all....your Ohana in Kona Hawaii

Posted by: Gregory Peterson - Kailua, Kona, HI - Ohana Feb 01, 2013

I am saddened by your loss but delighted by the life that you shared around me. You let your light so shine that those of us around you were so much happier, because you you.

I know that given the time to mourn, those wonderful memories you made and shared, will delight us again and again down through generations. God coushions you in His loving arms, in peace and joy. Blessings you have given, blessings you have received.

We are all the better because of you.

Love,
Christie McDonald

Posted by: Christie McDonald - Goldsboro, NC - Friend Feb 01, 2013

Jay and Nancy,
We are so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers.

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